Summary of X-Rated 7
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Thank you ! We would like to thank you for having chosen one of our products, and we invite you to read this important document, the user manual for the harness. Please pay special attention to the two most important paragraphs, regarding: insertion of the reserve parachute. The reserve parachute is...
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Index 1- general information ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1- c oncept .........................................................
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2.3.7- leg cover ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 2.3.8- speed-bar adjustment...
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1- general information this equipment should contain: harness carbon seat plate composite foot plate hook-in karabiners emergency parachute deployment handles two spare elastic loops for fastening the emergency parachute container two spare long elastic loops for fastening the emergency parachute co...
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1.1- concept the x-rated 7 is meant to be used as harness in paragliding as “light ais sports equipment” with a maximum weight of 120 kg. X-rated 7 is the most extreme example of woody valley’s many years of experience in competition harnesses. It has been designed to meet the demanding requirements...
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1.4- s.O.S. Label this label, coloured red with white lettering, is readily visible in a pocket on the right shoulder-strap padding and it is easy to pull out. On the back of this label, you can write the information that you think should be given to rescue personnel in case of accident. 3.
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2- before use the x-rated 7 harness is supplied with a dorsal protection already properly placed by the manufacturer. The emergency parachute must be fitted with great care by a qualified professional, such as your instructor. Only after this operation should the pilot adjust the harness for optimum...
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2.1.2- connecting the reserve parachute to the harness x-rated 7 is equipped with a dual bridle and two loops for parachutes with directional control with a double-riser bridle. There are three different systems for attaching the parachutes to the harness, each of which applies to both right and lef...
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Second system (for non-steerable rescue parachute): the reserve parachute bridle is passed through the loop at the end of the harness’s built in reserve parachute bridle. The reserve parachute itself is then passed through its own webbing loop. This connects the two bridles. The loops should be pull...
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The two connections should be made using screw-lock karabiners with a breaking strength of at least 1,400 kg. It is important to verify that the length of the bridle is sufficient to position the reserve parachute inside the harness pocket, and that there is sufficient play to enable the parachute t...
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2.1.3- inserting the reserve parachute into the harness push the slider of the zipper that encloses the bridle into its lycra cover located behind the pilot’s neck, then open the zipper starting from the reserve container flap, in order to free the bridle route that goes from the shoulder loops to t...
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It is essential to remove the cords after this operation. The cords should be pulled out slowly in order not to damage the elastic loops by excessive friction. Push the two zipper sliders at the side of the rescue parachute container to the bottom, pushing them into the container. Return the slider ...
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Important: - every new combination of reserve parachute and harness or the external container assembled for the first time should be tested by an official harness or reserve parachute dealer, or by a flying instructor. Deployment of the reserve parachute should be perfectly feasible from the normal ...
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2.1.5- closing the parachute container flaps in case of major service intervals if you use the harness with just one bottom parachute you need to follow a procedure to close the flaps of the unused parachute container. Use the plastic cable provided with the rescue handle and then close all the flap...
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2.2.1- connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag the front rescue container is supplied complete with the handle for parachute deployment, marked as n°13. Only this deployment handle should be used. The black loop on the handle should be put through the loop attached to the deployment b...
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Second system (for non-steerable parachutes): the reserve parachute bridle is passed through the loop at the end of the harness’s inbuilt reserve parachute bridle. The reserve parachute itself is then passed through the large loop in its own bridle. This connects the two bridles. The loops should be...
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2.2.3- inserting the front emergency parachute fasten the emergency parachute bridle using the two velcro strips inside the parachute container, ensuring that the two loops leading to the main karabiners are on opposite sides and emerge from the cockpit symmetrically, therefore with the same length....
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Insert the metal pins into the elastic loops and insert the handle beneath the fabric flaps. The cord must be removed at the end of this phase, and must be extracted slowly in order to avoid damaging the elastic loops due to excessive friction between the parts. Once the parachute has been inserted ...
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Important: - each new combination of emergency parachute and harness, or change in emergency parachute container, should be checked to ensure that the emergency parachute can be correctly deployed, by an official harness or emergency parachute dealer, or by a flight instructor. Emergency parachute d...
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2.2.5- back storage pocket to access the rear pocket, you must first fully open the zipper on the rear aerodynamic side of the harness and turn it for easier access to the pocket. This compartment has been carefully designed and sized to hold a paraglider rucksack. For smaller objects such as keys, ...
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2.3- harness adjustments legend : 1. Main straps 2. Back straps paragraph 2.3.1 3. Depth sit straps paragraph 2.3.1 4. Depth thigh straps paragraph 2.3.1 5. Shoulder straps paragragh 2.3.2 6. Chest straps paragragh 2.3.3 7. Leg straps paragragh 2.3.4 8. Abs straps paragragh 2.3.6 9. Speedbag lines p...
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X-rated 7 is supplied already adjusted to a standard ergonomic setting, apart from adjustments required for pilot height. Therefore, for the first flight we recommend adjusting the harness for height alone, leaving the other settings unchanged, because they have proved to be satisfactory for the vas...
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Important: - before making any adjustments, the emergency parachute must be inserted. - every adjustment must be made symmetrycally on both sides - every adjustment strap has to be tight. 2.3.1- adjusting seat and back position this photo shows how the lateral adjustments are arranged, and the many ...
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In the detailed photo, adjustment n° 1 changes the angle between thighs and back (seat depth), distributing load between seat and the lumbar area and thus improving pilot comfort. Adjustment n° 3 is principally used to alter the angle between the torso and the vertical. Adjustment n° 2 and n° 4 are ...
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2.3.3- chest strap adjustment the chest strap which controls the distance between the two karabiners can be adjusted from 40 to 51 cm. For the first flight with x-rated 7, we suggest setting the chest strap to the minimum length, then locating the preferred length in flight by means of gradual adjus...
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2.3.5-self limiting of the adjustable shoulder straps a plastic buckle prevents exessive tilt of the back by limiting movement of the shoulder straps through the chest strap. This also makes the entire strap system more rigid, which improves the overall harness stability. This adjustment is correctl...
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2.3.7- leg cover the leg cover is made of special wind-proof and water-proof lycra material. It also features a magnet so it stays closed even at high speeds, thus eliminating the “flapping” phenomenon. The geometry of the innovative cords of the leg-cover’s automatic closing system makes it easier ...
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2.3.8- speed-bar adjustment x-rated 7 is already equipped with a three step speed bar: the first two steps are flexible, while the last step is rigid. The length of the speed-bar system should be adjusted only after the optimum harness adjustments have been completed. To set the speed-bar correctly,...
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2.3.9 stability system this system is for stabilizing the harness in flight. The pilot can activate the stability system by pulling the two little red spheres located near the karabiners and deactivate it with the metal trim. It is also possible to climb in thermals with the stability system on but ...
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2.3.11 pee tube the hole for the pee tube is on the left side of the harness in front of the rescue handle. 2.3.12 replacing the air scoop supports take out the damaged mylar supports and replace them with spare ones from the plastic bag provided. Insert the support into the two little pockets locat...
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3- flying with x-rated 7 3.1- pre-flight checks for maximum safety, use a complete and thorough sequence of pre-flight checks, and use the same sequence of checks every flight. Ensure that: • the two chest-strap buckles and the “mini t-lock system” are fastened. Take great care in the case of ice or...
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3.3- camel-bak the x-rated 7 harness was designed specifically for use with a water bladder. Place the water bladder as shown in the photo, in the rear storage pocket. Push the tube through the eye on the harness. The tube should run below the lycra cover of the shoulder strap, emerging from the eye...
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The procedure for installing the ballast is illustrated below: open the zipper beneath the instrument compartment to access the ballast lodging. Next, open the velcro over the discharge tube’s outlet hole and insert the tube. There is a second hole inside the harness, which allows the discharge tube...
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3.5- installing the lower ballast x-rated 7 is supplied with a 7,8 litre ballast bag with carrying handle already installed beneath the seat. In order to take maximum ballast capacity, we suggest not removing it from its housing. The easiest way to fill it is via the discharge tube with the aid of a...
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The ballast compartment is located beneath the seat. Open the zipper to access and insert the discharge tube into the hole on the right and install the ballast. Slide the tube into the sleeve on the side until it comes out of the other side. Lodge the tap in the hole and use the blue velcro strap to...
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Warning : to ensure correct use of the ‘‘anti-g’’ parachute it is important that you carefully read and understand the instruction included in the parachute manual. The ‘‘anti-g’’ braking parachute is optional and can be purchased separately. 1 2 3 (1) “anti-g” side pocket; (2) karabiner for attachi...
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3.7- flying above water there are no specific problems connected to flying above water using an x-rated 7 harness, but landing in water is always dangerous. Woody valley recommends using a suitable lifejacket when flying above water. 3.8- tow bridle attachment the x-rated 7 harness can be used for t...
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4- packing the harness the x-rated 7 harness can be packed into the rucksack whether or not the paraglider is hooked onto the karabiners (1). The sequence of operations shown below will help you pack up the harness properly. Fold the left side of the leg cover inwards so it lies flat on the seat, th...
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7 8 9 10 11 12 once the harness is inserted (8) turn over the entire package and close the zipper (9). Fold the tail inside (10), the materials used allow any amount of folding without affecting how it functions in flight. Enough space will be available in the top part for the instruments and helmet...
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5- features and assembly of optional accessories 5.1- ballast bag our ballast bag has a carrying handle, drain pipe and tap. It can contain up to 7 litres of water, and it can be inserted into the central ballast compartment or the ballast compartment under the seat. 5.2- safety knife the safety kni...
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6- maintenance and repairs check the harness after every impact, bad landing or launch, or if there are signs of damage or excessive wear. We recommend having your harness checked by your retailer every two years, and replacing the main karabiners every two years. To prevent unnecessary wear and det...
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7- technical data distance between karabiner and seat size m cm 47; l cm 49,5; xl cm 53,5 distance between karabiners (min. Max.) cm 40/51; size of polycarbonate seat, size m width rear 25,8 cm; width front 23,3; depth 32,5 cm size of polycarbonate seat, size l width rear 27,5 cm; width front 24,8; ...